9 Alternative Companies to Chick-Fil-A

As Chick-Fil-A’s controversy continues over their
proclamation of being against same sex marriages, we would like to offer you 9 alternative
companies to shop from that support religion without negativity.

1 In-N-Out Burger

Chick-Fil-A is not the first company to base its recipes around its religious beliefs. In-N-Out, a western burger chain, has printed verse
citations from the Bible on its cup wrappers and other packaging articles since the late
1980s. For example, John 3:16, an extremely popular bible verse discussing God’s love for
the world, appears on all of In-N-Out’s soft drink cups.

2 Tyson Foods, Inc

Who would have thought that the world’s largest chicken distributor employs a team of
Chaplains to minister to its employees at corporate offices as well as production
facilities. Yes, it is true that many other corporations contract the same services but it
is extremely rare for a company to keep a team of chaplains on a revolving payroll. Tyson
has also recently created the Tyson Center for
Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace, one of the first academic centers of its
kind that is devoted to helping everyone and anyone regardless of their spiritual and/or
religious beliefs/affiliations. It is located within the University of Arkansas.

3 Forever 21

No one would have guess that this young woman's clothing company prints common biblical
citations on the bottom of its stores’ shopping bags. John 3:16 is the most common verse to
be utilized. The company's spokeswoman has stated that the message is a display of the
owner’s own faith.

4 Tom’s of Maine

Tom’s of Maine, a natural home products
company, was established in 1970 by Tom Chappell and his wife Kate. After almost leaving the
company to begin a full-time Christian ministry, Tom was advised by one of his Harvard
Divinity Professors to treat his business as a ministry. Thus, the couple began to bring
spiritual leaders aboard to discuss how they could incorporate religious principles into the
company itself. Tom’s not only speaks on behalf of the environment, it’s also seeks to
better the world through exchanging messages of hope, faith, and experience.

5 Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby is a privately owned chain of over 450
arts and crafts stores across the country. They are well known for their Christian
orientation as their mission statement declares the company to operate in a manner that
honors the Lord and is consistent with all biblical principles.

6 Service Master

Service Master was founded in 1929 by Marion E.
Wade. Wade was known for honoring God in all that he did. He had an extremely strong
personal relationship and faith with God. This translated into his company as he treated
each customer and employee as a man or woman made in the image of God, meaning they deserved
respect and dignity. Although the company has recently been overtaken by a private equity
firm, the company still consciously makes an effort to do the right thing with a mission
statement focused around servant leadership.

7 Herman Miller

Herman Miller is a furniture manufacturer from
Michigan. The company’s founders were born and raised in the Reformed Protestant tradition.
Thus, the company prides itself on its environmental philanthropy and human practices that
revolve around respecting the dignity of every and any person. Herman Miller regularly
appears on Fortune’s annual list of top companies to work for.

8 Interstate Batteries

Interstate Batteries is
a very openly religious company that even discusses ‘God talk’ during their internal
training. The former company president, Norm Miller, has even moved to the chairman position
in order to allow himself more time to address the Christian audience. The goal of
Interstate Batteries is to effectively apply biblical principles to establish a highly
successful business. Interstate Batteries also employs its very own chaplain.

9 Walmart

Walmart has utilized Christian servant leadership
models to build up one of the world’s largest retailers. This factor explains why Walmart
carries a plethora of Christian books that were previously only exclusive to smaller
Christian bookstores. However, Walmart's Christian book sales have done so well that it
poses as a threat to smaller Christian bookstores.